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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.66, 1,042.99 and 479.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.66, 1,042.99 and 479.50 is: 661.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.66 : 1,042.99 = 479.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.66/1,042.99 = 479.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.66x = 1,042.99 × 479.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.66x = 500,113.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,113.71/755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.82

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